The Houthis of Yemen are, for now, staying out of the direct confrontation between Israel, the United States, and Iran, opting for a cautious position at a time of heightened tension in the Middle East.
According to Al Jazeera, the group fears new retaliations and prefers, at this stage, to avoid military involvement that could further worsen the situation in Yemeni territory. The same source notes, however, that this restraint does not signify a definitive withdrawal. The Houthis remain alert to the evolution of the conflict and may alter their position should the regional scenario deteriorate or should they be directly targeted.
For the maritime sector, this relative pause does not diminish the risks in the region. The Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb zone continue to be strategic corridors for international navigation, so any change in position by the Houthis could again cause disruptions to commercial routes, increase in logistics costs, and greater pressure on maritime security.
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Source: https://portaldomar.org/2026/03/07/houthis-mantem-se-fora-da-guerra-para-ja/ ```
